Total enrollment
1,692
-469 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Gaston
North Carolina · Public K-12
Gaston reports 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,692 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 564.
7-year change in Gaston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 11%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
83%
was 81%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston STEM Leadership Academy | Elementary | PK-08 | 284 |
| KIPP Gaston College Preparatory | Combined | KG-12 | 1,143 |
| Northampton County High School | High | 09-12 | 265 |
About Gaston
Gaston is a sparse North Carolina city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,692 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 high, and 1 other.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,692 students, fell 22% from the 2,161 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Gaston closed 2 schools, going from 5 to 3. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 11% to 5%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Gaston discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.